Industrial Hygienist 4/5

Company Profile:

Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B) manages the 10-year, $2.1 billion Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, Los Alamos Field Office.

N3B is a limited liability company owned by HII Nuclear Inc. and BWX Technologies, joined by our critical subcontractors Longenecker and Associates and Tech2 Solutions.

N3B brings operational discipline, proven approaches and predictable results to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract.

Position Location:

This position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM.

Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of Livability.com's Best Small Towns in America. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos' presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college-town vibe that is a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.

426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.

Summary:

The Industrial Hygienist serves as an industrial hygiene and safety resource for clean-up operations as a result of past transuranic (TRU) waste processing activities. Specific duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the development, maintenance and implementation of IHS policies, procedures, and process related to ES&H Programs. The IHS Professional will collaborate with their peers and the workforce in developing solutions to complex IHS problems that require in-depth analysis of work activities.

This position reports to the N3B ES&H Programs Manager

Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):

• Providing Industrial Hygiene & Safety technical guidance to operations on environmental remediation problems and issues
• Conducting investigations of the site to determine the extent of contamination and ensuring that work will be in accordance with all federal, state regulatory requirements and within N3B's Industrial Hygiene & Safety policies
• Developing, Maintaining and revising IHS processes/programs necessary for ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.
• Appling the hierarchy of controls to eliminate or mitigate hazards while ensuring mission success.
• Monitoring and reviewing the Industrial Hygiene & Safety performance of subcontractors in the areas of work planning, work execution, installation, inspections, material control, and other areas of their work to confirm that they are performing in accordance with N3Bs subcontract work program (Exhibit F process).

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):

• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.in Industrial Hygiene, including use of various sampling and analysis methods, personal exposure monitoring, safety program development, and related recordkeeping.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey major elements of IHS, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing to diverse audiences
• Experience preparing, reviewing and presenting Industrial Hygiene & Safety protection reports
• Demonstrated advanced experience in the identification, application and interpretation of federal codes, standards, and regulations in several Industrial Hygiene & Safety program areas, including chemical safety, beryllium, exposure assessment, cryogens, confined spaces, fall protection, and other IHS areas
• Advanced experience conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting CH-TRU worker health & safety

Education and Experience Required:

Level 4:

Bachelors' degree in a technical discipline (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physiology, etc.) combined with at least 9 years of relevant experience.

Level 5:

Bachelors' degree in a technical discipline (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physiology, etc) combined with at least 14 years of relevant experience.

Additionally, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2- bachelor's in engineering or related science, 2 years job-related and at least 1-year nuclear experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) the American Board of Industrial Hygiene and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.

Employee Referral Eligibility:

This position is eligible for N3B's employee referral program.

Hard To Fill: Yes No

Benefits and Salary:

N3B offers all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) with employer matching, medical, dental, vision, paid PTO, and more. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

Business Associations:

Level 4:

Represents organization as prime technical contact on contracts and projects. Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

Level 5:

Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.

Impact:

Level 4

Guides the successful completion of major programs and may functions in a project leadership role. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in failure to achieve major organizational objectives.

Level 5:

Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in failure to achieve critical organizational objectives and affect image of organizational objectives and affect image of organization's technological capability.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Normally assigned to perform work in an office environment. Only electrical hazards and other minor potential hazards normally found in an office environment are anticipated. Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the discipline. Office work environment.

Safety, Security, and Quality

While working to achieve N3B LLCC objectives, the Industrial Hygienist will ensure all activities and operations are performed in a safe and deliberate manner to include protecting the confidentiality and integrity of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This role will maintain required safety, security and operational training; assure procedural and regulatory compliance; and make safety, security and quality an integral part of every task; including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.

Diversity & Inclusiveness:

N3B is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.